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The Açores elected Chair of the Eurodyssey Programme for Young People

20 September, 2006 By Editor

Oslo (N), 20 September 2006 The Region of Açores-Portugal has been elected by the participants of the Eurodyssey Annual Forum to chair this Programme of the Assembly of European Regions for the period 2007-2008. Set up in 1985, Eurodyssey offers young people between the ages of 18 and 30 to spend a period of between 3 and 7 months abroad, gathering work experience and … [Read more...]

Illy: Hold on to the Vision of a United Europe! 60th Anniversary of Winston Churchill’s Zurich speech

18 September, 2006 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 18 September 2006 'Because of the political crisis into which the European Union has fallen since the breakdown of the ratification process of the European Constitutional Treaty, citizens of Europe need a clear sign from politics. We want and we need the European Union for peace, security and prosperity. We do not need less Europe, but more. We do not need less … [Read more...]

Regional Quality Labels can make your mouth water, or how to promote rural areas’ economic development

15 September, 2006 By Editor

"We are convinced that labels are an excellent promotion tool for the regions and their local producers, particularly in rural or isolated zones. Labels represent not only the quality of a product but also the personality of a region," stated Klaus Klipp, Secretary General of the Assembly of European Regions (AER). "This is the reason why regions should exploit their full … [Read more...]

Making Europe crystal clear: AER proposes more transparency, less bureaucracy

31 August, 2006 By Editor

Strasbourg (F), 31 August 2006 The Assembly of European Regions (AER) welcomed the European Transparency Initiative in a letter to Commissioner Kallas. 'The regions are legitimate levels of government which apply transparent and open procedures for full citizen participation in the decision-making process', said Klaus Klipp, Secretary General of the AER. 'The regions and the … [Read more...]

Regions and their Young Citizens Work Hand-in-Hand for European Integration

27 August, 2006 By Editor

Baia Mare, Maramures (ROM), 27 August 2006 The European project cannot be constructed by politicians and treaties alone; its success depends upon the involvement of citizens and the organisation of concrete initiatives in our regions. This is the main idea behind the Assembly of European Regions' (AER) Summer School and Youth Summer School, organised in Maramures, Romania, … [Read more...]

Commissioner: “Cultural and educational standards will be preserved under the Lisbon strategy”

20 June, 2006 By Editor

Brussels (B), 20 June 2006 The 4th structured dialogue meeting held in Brussels on 20th June with Commissioner Jan Figel on "The European Policy of Education and Culture: its contribution to the success of the Lisbon Strategy the role of regions and cities' has been for the Assembly of European Regions (AER) again an opportunity to underline the necessity of … [Read more...]

Regions should be the link between Europe and the Citizens for a better communication

16 June, 2006 By Editor

Sarajevo (BiH), 16 June 2006 The political Bureau of the Assembly of European Regions (AER) met today in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) to decide upon the AER's position on the European Commission's Plan D and its Communication Strategy. 'We, as Presidents of the Regions, are keenly aware of the lack of citizens knowledge regarding Europe and its future. We … [Read more...]

Regions get a Health check-up: E-health is the future

9 June, 2006 By Editor

Norrbotten (S), 9 June 2006 The Assembly of European Regions (AER), in cooperation with the County Council of Norrbotten (S), organised today an international conference entitled 'E-health: around the clock care for everyone, everywhere'. Bringing together over 100 politicians, officers and Information Technologies (IT) experts from Swedish, Dutch, Romanian, French, Polish, … [Read more...]

Creation of a network of the Spokespersons of the Regions of Europe

9 June, 2006 By Editor

Paris, Île-de-France (F), 9 June 2006 The Assembly of European Regions united today in Paris the Spokespersons of its member Regions to create the network of Spokespersons of the European Regions' Presidents. The objectives of the initiative are a better recognition of regional issues at European level and a more transparent and understandable communication on the … [Read more...]

‘Education or Training? The Lisbon process and the European soul’

1 June, 2006 By Editor

Pécs, Baranya (H), 1 June 2006 'Education or Training? The Lisbon process and the European soul' was the title of the speech Minister Johanna Mikl-Leitner (Lower Austria), President of the Assembly of European Regions' Committee on Culture, Education & Training, Media & Information Technology, Youth and Sport, held on 25 May 2006 in Pécs, capital of the Hungarian … [Read more...]

45 Regions show the way to achieve both regional and European competitiveness

19 May, 2006 By Editor

S'Hertogenbosch, Noord-Brabant (NL), 19 May 2006 At a time when the European Institutions ask the regions to participate in the process of European competitiveness, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) made today its contribution to increase regional economic development. "We, the Regions, can contribute to a better future for Europe and its citizens. We do … [Read more...]

Outcome of the First AER Citizens’ Forum on the Future of Europe

16 May, 2006 By Editor

"Citizens speak up about their vision of Europe" Debrecen, Hajdú-Bihar (H), 16 May 2006 Citizens believe that that the EU offers them many opportunities, but they need much clearer information from the European institutions if they are to really be able to access and take advantage of these possibilities. This was the clear message that came from participants in the first … [Read more...]